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Rochester, NY has seen a 4.28% increase in job growth, which is lower than the national average of 30.54%. Despite this positive trend, the unemployment rate in Rochester still hovers at 6.3%, above the US rate of 4.1%. That said, the job market in Rochester is gradually improving and there is cause for optimism as more and more opportunities become available. With new jobs being added everyday, Rochester can be an attractive option for those seeking employment.

The unemployment rate in Rochester is 9.8% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%)

You Should Know

- That Job Growth in Rochester has been Positive.
- Jobs have Increased by 0.8% over the past year.
- The average salary in Rochester is $40,083.
- The median home cost in Rochester is $130,900

Job Helpful Resources

- Best paying jobs in Rochester? Legal ($74,517)
- Worst paying jobs? Farming, Fishing, Forestry ($11,867)
- Highest paying industry jobs? Utilities ($61,563)
- Lowest paying industry jobs? Accommodation and Food Services ($17,885)
- Average Income of Residents in Rochester ($26,569) compared to USA ($37,638)
- The Unemployment Rate in Rochester (9.8) is higher than USA (6)

Process of Job Search

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Diverse and inclusive employers are looking for job seekers with a wide range of skills and experience. You can find jobs in Rochester, New York that match your qualifications.

     JobsRochester, New YorkUnited States
  $26,569$37,638
  $40,083$69,021
  9.86
  -5.2%-6.2%
  20.4%33.5%
  Average Salary by OccupationRochester, New YorkUnited States
  Management$49,966$77,236
  Business, Financial$53,184$68,299
  Computer, Math$62,147$87,306
  Architecture, Engineering$69,219$86,023
  Sciences$42,257$66,034
  Social Service$40,024$44,925
  Legal$74,517$88,013
  Education$42,083$44,678
  Arts, Entertainment$42,675$43,591
  Health Practitioners$64,102$75,327
  Health Technicians$37,690$41,524
  Healthcare Support$26,560$25,441
  Fire Fighters$29,806$35,516
  Law Enforcement$54,630$64,941
  Food Prep, Serving$17,093$16,379
  Cleaning, Maintenance$20,976$23,378
  Personal Care$16,749$15,351
  Sales, Related$24,722$33,178
  Office Admin, Support$32,125$35,058
  Farming, Fishing, Forestry$11,867$25,716
  Construction, Extraction$33,291$41,315
  Maintence, Repair$41,215$48,436
  Production$30,535$38,103
  Transportation$26,430$39,572
  Material Moving$20,610$25,906
  Average Salary by IndustryRochester, New YorkUnited States
  Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting$41,312$31,273
  Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction $74,432
  Construction$34,817$44,287
  Manufacturing$38,024$51,585
  Wholesale Trade$44,816$51,301
  Retail Trade$20,939$26,757
  Transportation and Warehousing$29,599$43,256
  Utilities$61,563$77,546
  Information$41,033$61,268
  Finance and Insurance$50,757$65,016
  Real Estate and Rental and Leasing$38,813$46,406
  Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services$52,663$73,907
  Management of Companies and Enterprises$47,667$75,118
  Administrative and Support and Waste Services$25,591$30,687
  Educational Services$42,561$44,708
  Health Care and Social Assistance$35,208$40,852
  Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation$28,932$25,861
  Accommodation and Food Services$17,885$18,154
  Other Services$27,634$29,481
  Public Administration$45,373$61,644
Unemployment by Year (Years 1990 to 2021)
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Stay out of the rougher patches, and you'll find a pretty solid city. I live within close proximity to it, and the crime from it DOES rub off on us (auto theft), but  More

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Rochester isn't perfect (I'll detail pros and cons), but it's certainly perfect for me and my husband. We've lived here for 4 years and are getting ready to purchase our  More

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Rochester is a scenic city with so much to offer in terms of things to do and having 4 seasons, except the summer is more like a long spring!! It's a relatively unknown  More

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